Determine the rate of heat transfer out of the condenser

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An air-conditioner which uses refrigerant R134-a operates on the Carnot refrigeration cycle.

a) Determine the rate of heat transfer (kW) out of the condenser.

b) Determine the power input (kW) to the compressor.

c) The mass flow rate (kg/s) of refrigerant if the condenser inlet is saturated vapor and the exit is saturated liquid.

Given Values

Evaporator Temperature = 12 Celsius

Condenser Temperature = 43 Celsius

Cooling Capacity = 4.9 kW

Reference no: EM13717740

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